. >>> in other news, the first major indicator of the economy this year released this morning. the first monthly jobs report is expected to show employers made 165,000 new hires in the month of january. that's up from 155,000 back in december. analysts predict little change though from the 7.8% unemployment rate. >>> with a vote to extend the nation's debt limit the senate kicked the proverbial can down the road again. senators passed a bill yesterday that allows the nation to borrow above its current debt limit through the middle of may. that averts a government default and puts off a clash over taxes and spending for a few months. president obama said he will sign that bill into law. >>> now to a consumer alert for parents about a big recall of children's cough and cold medicines. the makers of triaminic and theraflu warning, they're recalling 2 million packages of medicine. tamper resistant caps may be faulty posing risk of poisoning and the recall follows a dozen consumer complaints. >>> history of priest abuse allegations made public following a court order against the l.a